Paralegal

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Real Estate Paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in the Real Estate practice group with complex real estate transactions, preparation and management of legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. There is an annual billing component of 1500 hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and analyze a wide range of real estate documents, including purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents.

• Conduct thorough research, including title and survey reviews, zoning analysis, and environmental assessments.

• Review and analyze title and survey documents; write reports/summaries for attorney review and work directly with title offices and surveyors to address title and survey issues.

• Prepare real estate transaction documents including due diligence and closing agendas.

• Prepare transaction authorizing resolutions and basic lease abstracts.

• Prepare real property valuation calculations for property value tax appeals.

• Monitor and meet deadlines; establish priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Organize and manage transaction files and deadlines to ensure on-time closings.

• Coordinate closing requirements and documentation with local counties.

• File and record documents for specified jurisdictions.

• Review settlement statements.

• Work closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and staff across practice groups to facilitate seamless transaction processes.

• Assist with UCC-1 Lien searches.

• Assist with formation and maintenance of corporate entities.

• Maintain and organize electronic and physical files in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

• Track and record billable and non-billable hours accurately to meet firm requirements.

• Availability to work overtime when necessary or requested.

• Maintain confidential information for client and matter-related activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills.

• Proficient in document management systems (e.g., iManage) and legal research tools.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to provide high quality client service to both internal and external clients in a professional manner.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment with changing assignments and priorities.

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education, experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Paralegal certification from an ABA recognized program highly beneficial.

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a Real Estate paralegal.

• Notary Public commission beneficial.

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The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

Equal Employment OpportunityTroutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00